zaterdag 31 december 2011
Citroen gives Neuville WRC chance
Sweet wager: Martinsville squares off against Michigan in Sugar Bowl bet
Baltimore terminates Grand Prix contract
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/baltimore-terminates-grand-prix-contract.html
vrijdag 30 december 2011
Lexus LF-LC Concept to Debut in Detroit, Looks Like a Four-Seat LFA
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/Xs1lh0KHvcI/
Top 10 Stories of 2011 – #8 Austin Dillon Becomes Youngest NASCAR Camping World Truck Champion
Al Hameli Secures Pole for Grand Prix of Sharjah!
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/al_hameli_secures_pole_fo.php
donderdag 29 december 2011
Top 10 Stories of 2011 – #8 Austin Dillon Becomes Youngest NASCAR Camping World Truck Champion
Ricciardo: I need more aggression
Not-For-U.S. Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTec Hybrid Headed to Detroit Auto Show
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/urEihUCetf0/
woensdag 28 december 2011
Richard Petty Motorsports Statement on Best Buy
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/12/20/richard-petty-motorsports-statement-on-best-buy/
Allmendinger replaces Busch at Penske
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/allmendinger-replaces-busch-at-penske/
Hulkenberg: Understanding tyres key
dinsdag 27 december 2011
Jeremy Bullins To Lead Discount Tire Dodge Nationwide Series Team With Brad Keselowski And Parker Kligerman
Menzer: Busch brothers flood year-end mailbag (NASCAR.com)
Menzer: Busch brothers flood year-end mailbag
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/menzer-busch-brothers-flood-year-end-mailbag-nascar-com.html
Study: UK survey says Honda models most "pothole-proof"
Filed under: Budget, Etc., Honda, UK
A new study by Warranty Direct in the UK claims Honda makes vehicles that are the least-susceptible to damage from potholes. According to the company, only 1.4 percent of Honda owners submit a warranty claim for repair due to pothole damage. Compare that figure with the 12.2 percent of Chrysler owners who submit claims - the American automaker found itself the least resilient to pothole damage alongside luxury makes like Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Surprisingly enough, Smart actually landed itself in second place for the number of claims submitted as a result of pothole damage.
Economical brands like Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan and Kia all fare well against rough pavement, however. We're not surprised by the outcome. Luxury vehicles are more likely to be equipped with low-profile tires and large, expensive wheels that can easily be bent or broken under the right circumstances. Budget vehicles, meanwhile, make due with meaty sidewalls and sturdy steel wheels. Head over to What Car for the full rankings.
UK survey says Honda models most "pothole-proof" originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Shootout at Daytona Features Deep And Talented Field
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/12/14/shootout-at-daytona-features-deep-and-talented-field/
maandag 26 december 2011
Kimber-Smith stays with Greaves
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/kimber-smith-stays-with-greaves/
Allmendinger to Drive the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge in 2012
BIKES: A Tale Of Two Guzzis
Source: http://motorcycling.speedtv.com/article/bikes-a-tale-of-two-guzzis/
zondag 25 december 2011
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Team Extend Title Celebration
Michael Annett Concludes 2011 Season Ninth in Nationwide Series Championship Point Standings
Geneva-Bound Hyundai i-oniq Concept to Preview Updated Fluidic Sculpture Design Language
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/7Cw8LAwG4UY/
zaterdag 24 december 2011
Audi R8 LMS ultra to fight for World Champion's title in 2012
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/audi_r8_lms_ultra_to_figh.php
Miller Magic at New Hampshire
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/miller-magic-at-new-hampshire/
New bid to bring F1 back to Argentina
The 2011 Streetfilms Tribute to #BikeNYC
Source: http://www.streetfilms.org/celebrating-nyc-bicycling-2011-a-montage/
vrijdag 23 december 2011
Today’s Headlines
Board Members Vote 6-4 Not to Restore $20 Million in Service (WNYC)
Ray Kelly: Fix This! Another Cabbie Jumps Curb and Hurts People, Ticketed for Worn-Out Tires (Post)
Queens Group Envisions Decommissioned Elevated LIRR Branch as a Greenway (News)
Cuomo Makes It Official and Signs Borough Taxi Bill [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/12/22/todays-headlines-1293/
NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented By Sprint Features Appearances By 2011 Champions
Donate By Midnight Friday and This Handsome Item Could Be Yours…
donderdag 22 december 2011
Allmendinger to Drive the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge in 2012
iRacer Profile: Landon Sciacca
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/iracer-profile-landon-sciacca/
Barnhart says banking not to blame
maandag 19 december 2011
Webber targets drivers for Challenge
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Spied: A Farewell to Frames
Buchberger Back in Victory Lane in Chicagoland
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/buchberger-back-in-victory-lane-in-chicagoland/
CUP: Winning Doesn’t Guarantee Stability
Source: http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/cup-winning-doesnt-guarantee-stability-nascar-sprint/
zondag 18 december 2011
Today’s Headlines
Cuomo Unmoved by Closed-Door “Summit” — No Deal on Livery Cab Bill (NY1, WNYC)
Pat Foye Says Tolls Are at the Right Level, Talks Up Fast-Tracked Tappan Zee (TransNat)
Is Marty Markowitz Mounting a Dog-Whistle Campaign to Toll the BQE? (HuffPo)
Stringer-Commissioned Study Finds [...]
Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2011/12/15/todays-headlines-1288/
zaterdag 10 december 2011
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes becomes the world's first ever carbon-neutral Formula 1 team
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/12/vodafone_mclaren_mercedes_107.php
Broekman Rising
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/92745/
vrijdag 9 december 2011
A Disappointing 29th-place Finish to End 2011 Nationwide Series Season For Eric McClure
zaterdag 26 november 2011
Pedestrian Burdens: Sidewalk Atrocities in Bensonhurst, LIC, and Vinegar Hill
Here they are: the first set of reader-submitted “pedestrian burdens,” courtesy of Michael Kodransky, co-author of ITDP’s recent report on European parking policy innovations.
In this photo series, Streetsblog is cataloging the parking lots and garages that erode New York’s [...]
Thanksgiving Food Drive Nets Nearly 10,000 Pounds for Area Food Banks
The 2013 Lincoln MKT Gets a New Face and Loads of Tech
vrijdag 25 november 2011
Report: Ferrari to offer right of first refusal to elite cadre of customers
Filed under: Car Buying, Etc., Ferrari
When an automaker like Ferrari comes out with a limited edition model, the entire run usually spoken for before we ever see a single photo or detail. Which is fine for the automaker in question, but can often irk many of its best customers, who would gladly shell out whatever the asking price for the opportunity to own the rarest of Prancing Horses.
According to Automotive News, the issue could lead Ferrari itself to form an elite owner's club. Membership would be limited to just the top customers - like those who own five or more Ferrari models, of which there are about 300 in the world - who would be given right of first refusal on special editions like the SA Aperta (pictured above), the 599-based roadster of which only 80 were made. After all, if your garage already has five Ferraris, you probably deserve for Maranello to give you special treatment.
Ferrari to offer right of first refusal to elite cadre of customers originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Video: Indian talent show goes overboard with Suzuki
Filed under: Etc., Videos, India
The show's called India's Got Talent, and we're certainly prepared to say that India's got The Warriors of Goja but we're not sure if what they have is called talent, bravery or just plain crazy. The aforementioned warriors put on a lengthy display of what, in a circus, would be called 'amazing feats of strength' that includes breaking rocks on every part of their bodies with sledgehammers and eating florescent light bulbs.
Admittedly, most of this seven-minute long video doesn't have anything to do with cars, but then they bring out a Maruti Suzuki five-door and use a comrade to show tricks that, off the set, would probably be both illegal and fatal. And in the middle of the stunt, they randomly add a motorcycle to the mix. As said by the person who uploaded the video, "I have no words for this.. just AMAZING." That's about right. You'll find it all after the jump, the Maruti action starts at 2:40.
Continue reading Indian talent show goes overboard with Suzuki
Indian talent show goes overboard with Suzuki originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Video: Leaky tanker covers PA turnpike in 40 miles of sticky black goo
Drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike were met with a sticky surprise Tuesday night after a tanker trunk with a leaky valve spilled between 4,000 and 5,000 gallons of a tar-like goo all over the highway. The spill, initially characterized as tar, was later revealed to be a driveway sealant.
Some 150 cars were disabled as a result of the incident, but fortunately no injuries or serious accidents were reported. Road workers got on the job shortly after the spill, covering the spilt sealant with sand and pushing it off onto the shoulder with snow plows.
The spill affected a 40-mile stretch of the eastbound portion of the turnpike, between New Castle and Oakmont, and principally the right-hand lane. However, some motorists on the scene wondered why officials hadn't closed down the highway completely as they were met with ice-like driving conditions that severely inhibited safe driving. Follow the jump for the video report from the scene.
Continue reading Leaky tanker covers PA turnpike in 40 miles of sticky black goo
Leaky tanker covers PA turnpike in 40 miles of sticky black goo originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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donderdag 24 november 2011
Video: Chevrolet Corvette redefines curb rash during autocross
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Videos, Chevrolet
Autocross critics are quick to tell you that the pastime is a good way to learn bad habits behind the wheel. We say that, while it may be true, caning a vehicle around a parking lot while dodging a few cones is a good way to have a lot of fun behind the wheel in a fairly low-risk environment. Most autocross courses are designed to keep the speed down and the technicality up, which keeps both drivers and their vehicles safe from any real damage. Or at least, that's how its supposed to work.
A driver behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette recently found out just what can go wrong when there isn't enough runoff around a cone slalom at a Speed Ventures autocross. According to YouTube, the driver had just returned from a break, meaning that both the track and the vehicle's tires were cold as he came into the esses. The vehicle's rear breaks lose in a slow, drawn out slide that culminates with the entire passenger side of the vehicle getting cozy with a nearby curb. It's gut-wrenching at best. Hit the jump to check out the carnage for yourself.
Continue reading Chevrolet Corvette redefines curb rash during autocross
Chevrolet Corvette redefines curb rash during autocross originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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St. Louis County: We Don’t Build Bike Lanes Because No One Bikes
St. Louis county has made no accommodations for cyclists on its roads "as a matter of policy" because they say hardly anyone [...]
Source: http://streetsblog.net/2011/11/23/st-louis-county-we-dont-build-bike-lanes-because-no-one-bikes/
De la Rosa excited by HRT challenge
Wittmann wins qualification race
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/wittmann-wins-qualification-race/
woensdag 23 november 2011
Daytona International Speedway Offers “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” Ticket Specials
Porsche Announces Customer Delivery Center and Track in Los Angeles
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/lzr9uwmGjVI/
2011 NHRA FULL THROTTLE TOP FUEL CHAMPION DEL WORSHAM RETIRES
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/11/2011_nhra_full_throttle_t.php
Petrov apologises for Renault outburst
dinsdag 22 november 2011
Rankings: Huff moves to all-time high
Name That Shifter, No. 50: 1988 Toyota Celica All-Trac Turbo
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/lNzdnnB8kmk/
NASCAR past champions (Yahoo! Sports)
Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/nascar-past-champions-yahoo-sports.html
maandag 21 november 2011
Nasr rues lack of dry running
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/nasr-rues-lack-of-dry-running/
2013 Porsche Panamera GTS Announced: Like a Panamera Turbo Without the Turbo
Dahlgren, Barth ruled out of Macau
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/touring-cars/wtcc/dahlgren-barth-ruled-out-of-macau/
Piquet adds Nationwide programme
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/nascar-news/nascar/piquet-adds-nationwide-programme/
zondag 20 november 2011
The Continental’s L.A. Notebook: Bentley’s New Direction, a Lambo SUV, BMW’s i8 Saves Weight with a Three-Cylinder, and Some Designer Talk
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/7N-H8ohgBj8/
vrijdag 18 november 2011
Q and A with Dani Clos
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/q-and-a-with-dani-clos/
Vergne remains on top in Abu Dhabi
2013 Honda Fit EV: Production Model Debuts in L.A.
donderdag 17 november 2011
Trevor Bayne, No. 16 Roush Fenway Racing Ford Mustang Homestead-Miami Speedway Preview
Wittmann leads wet Macau practice
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/wittmann-leads-wet-macau-practice/
woensdag 16 november 2011
2012 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Debuts: Just 25 Will Come to the U.S.
Ezpeleta: MotoGP must change now
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/motorcycles/motogp/ezpeleta-motogp-must-change-now/
Unbeatable Ferrari takes ILMC title, Scuderia AF Corse take team title
Source: http://www.motorsportsjournal.com/archives/2011/11/unbeatable_ferrari_takes.php
dinsdag 15 november 2011
Eric McClure, No. 14 Hefty® BlackOut™ / Reynolds™ Chevrolet Impala Homestead-Miami Speedway Preview
Richard Childress Racing, 2011 NSCS Ford 400 Race Previews
maandag 14 november 2011
Drivers slam ‘inconsistent’ penalties
Team amazed by Button’s drive
Tony Stewart Vs. Carl Edwards at Phoenix
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/11/11/tony-stewart-vs-carl-edwards-at-phoenix/
2011 NNS WYPALL 200 Race Results
zondag 13 november 2011
HRT aims to run 2012 car in first test
donderdag 10 november 2011
Nissan Reveals 2012 NV3500 HD Passenger Van; It Carries Up to 12 in Slightly Less Heinous Style
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/GpsJRg1gx38/
Ecclestone appearance delayed in corruption trial (PA SportsTicker)
woensdag 9 november 2011
Pedrosa quickest again as test ends
zaterdag 5 november 2011
COPO Comeback: Chevy Shows a Drag Camaro Concept and a Pair of Worthy Engines
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/zVsb2Zr72L0/
Patrick still open to Indy 500 return
zondag 16 oktober 2011
Video: Real-life Mario Kart hits the streets of Japan
Filed under: Japan, Videos, Toys/Games, Humor
It may not be as hilarious or silly as Rémi Gaillard's real-life Mario Kart experiment, but the idea of dressing up as everyone's favorite Italian plumbers and hitting the streets in go-karts has made its way to Japan. The folks at Japanese website Cliccar donned their best Mario and Luigi costumes, hopped in a pair of go-karts and hit the streets, drawing huge crowds in the process.
The Cliccar folks raced street-legal X-carts, which cost around ¥379,800 (about $4,900 based on current exchange rates), and are capable of speeds up to 35 miles per hour, or even 50 mph when tuned properly.
Follow the jump for over three minutes of real-life Mario Kart action, Japanese style.
Continue reading Real-life Mario Kart hits the streets of Japan
Real-life Mario Kart hits the streets of Japan originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Vettel under investigation in Korea
Michael Waltrip to Honor DW at Talladega
zaterdag 15 oktober 2011
Patrick tops first Vegas practice
BMW to Reveal New 3-series With Streaming Event This Friday
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/qqdFzvLftDU/
Ford Confirms No Hybrid Model for All-New 2013 Ford Escape
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/Rs1qgP9PI5Q/
Turner back in Victory Lane at Mosport
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/turner-back-in-victory-lane-at-mosport/
vrijdag 14 oktober 2011
Ray LaHood Won’t Stay at USDOT Past 2012
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told the LA Times today that he’s a one-term secretary. Don’t expect him to serve during President Obama’s second term, if there is one, or to run for any other [...]
Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2011/10/13/ray-lahood-wont-stay-at-usdot-past-2012/
Domenicali: Costa was no scape-goat
Alonso out to ‘enjoy’ final four races
Schuett, Ruokola Pace iRNC at Summit Point
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/schuett-ruokola-pace-irnc-at-summit-point/
donderdag 13 oktober 2011
vrijdag 7 oktober 2011
donderdag 6 oktober 2011
Ron Hornaday Jr. Scores 50th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Victory
Peugeot in front at halfway point
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/other-news/sports-cars/alms/peugeot-in-front-at-halfway-point/
Iannone wins, Marquez takes lead
Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/iannone-wins-marquez-takes-lead/
Transit Union Challenges NYPD Order to Help Arrest Fellow Protestors
Police arrest a protestor on the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday. Transit workers say it's not their job to help. Photo: Reuters
But the bus drivers [...]
woensdag 5 oktober 2011
Day Two: NASCAR Test At Phoenix International Raceway
Source: http://thefinallap.com/2011/10/05/day-two-nascar-test-at-phoenix-international-raceway/